Satellite news brought to you by a Ku-Band feed

8th September 2015

Mick Elliott

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A competitively-priced Ku-Band Feed designed for SNG (satellite news gathering) applications will be showcased by Luso Microwave at IBC 2015 (Sept 11-15) in Amsterdam. The WG17 Feeds operate with linear orthogonal polarisation over a transmit (Tx) frequency range of 13.75 – 14.50GHz and a receive (Rx) range of 10.70 – 12.75GHz. Minimum Tx/Rx isolation is specified as 40dB in the Tx band and 35dB in the Rx band without Tx reject filter.

Luso will also introduce an extended Ku-Band Diplexer. Used to combine the downlink and uplink bands to allow simultaneous transmit and receive operations, the Diplexer will retrofit onto existing antennas to extend narrow band systems and avoids the expense of purchasing a complete antenna system.

Additionally, Luso has launched: a cost-effective, lightweight and compact 1.2m Segmented Antenna in Ku-Band aimed at SNG use; a VSAT Antenna Drive System to control the company’s range of antennae; and a Waveguide Switch Controller that can operate up to 11 amplifiers and 11 up-converters using up to 100 switches.

Designed for system integrators and broadcasters, the Waveguide Switch Controller can be configured as many times as users require.

Andy Trusler, Microwave Division Manager at Luso Electronics, commented: “Many customers have told us that they are looking for competitively-priced Ku-Band Feeds from a supplier that they can trust and rely on. Luso knew it could fulfil this demand and exceed their expectations.”